New Zealand’s Penney invited to training camp

According to 3News in New Zealand, the San Antonio Spurs are bringing in Kirk Penney to fight for a roster spot in training camp.

If that name doesn’t ring a bell, it’s because you didn’t watch the FIBA World Championship.

Simply put, Penney was New Zealand.

The 6-5 Breakers guard averaged 24.7 points in six games and scored 37 points against Lithuania.

Penney’s invitation to training camp isn’t much of a surprise. The Spurs have been working out shooting specialists all summer, and while I may have a beef with the front office’s decision to bring in so many guards, instead of addressing the void at backup small forward, I’ll make an exception for Penney.

Penney can flat out shoot the ball. He may not kill you with athleticism or speed, but if he’s spotted up on the outside or open from mid-range, you’re in trouble.